The Bowery Mission is a Christian, faith-based organization committed since the 1870s to serving people experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. The Bowery Mission meets essential needs and creates transformative community with men, women, children, and families in New York so that we can together overcome homelessness and poverty and flourish.  

As a member of the Choose Help team, the Community Life Associate works collaboratively to create a safe, welcoming, and trauma-informed environment that fosters healthy relationships with God and others. This position requires the Community Life Associate to work in the Men's Dorm, overseeing residents during their shift. 

This is a full-time position with the following shifts for multiple dorms: 

 

Shift #1: Thursday - Monday: 3p - 11:30p Tue./Wed. Off

Shift #2: Friday - Tuesday: 3p - 11:30p Wed./Thurs. Off

Responsibilities include: 

Welcoming and orienting residents and volunteers Modeling and coaching independent living skills Promoting healthy communication Overseeing schedules Ensuring safety by conducting hourly rounds and scheduled fire drills Submitting timely progress and incident reports and working collaboratively with Community Life and Shared Services teams.

Reports to: Community Life Supervisor

Requirements:   

Embrace's the organization’s Statement of Faith 2-3 years relevant experience, with demonstrated strong relational skills
High School diploma, GED or higher Strong conflict resolution skills Strong verbal and written communications skills Highly relational with strong interpersonal skills Computer & email proficiency

Preferred:

Certified in Mental Health First Aid Certified in Non-violent Crisis Intervention Motivational Interviewing Trauma-informed Care Certified in First Aid/CPR, F-80 Fire Safety  Prefer associate degree in relevant area Naloxone Training

 

Salary: $19.23 per hour

The Bowery Mission takes the health & safety of our staff, guests, clients, and volunteers very seriously, and especially as it relates to the current Covid-19 pandemic.

 

Due to the number of applications, we receive, we are only able to respond to qualified candidates who are selected for interviews. We sincerely appreciate all candidates for their interest in The Bowery Mission.